The Atlantic·3 min read·hard
What Lindsey Graham Wanted
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Mark Leibovich
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The article reflects on the life and career of Senator Lindsey Graham following his unexpected death. It characterizes him as a central figure in Washington's political media landscape and a frequent guest on Sunday morning talk shows.
Al Drago / The New York Times / Redux July 12, 2026, 4:13 PM ET Share Save Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly last night, was a pivotal citizen of the Washington conversation. He loved being in the mix, slapping bipartisan backs off camera, and then, when the lights came on, cracking wise, weighing in, and, yes, currying favor with a certain Audience of One.
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